...REVIEW OF LITERATURE 1. Kaminer, (20013), Challenges and opportunities of group therapy for adolescent substance abuse. This article focusses on group intervention used as an intervention technique for young adults involved in substance abuse. The main aim of this research is to address the challenge and opportunities regarding group treatment of adolescent involved in substance abuse. Evidence has been accumulating in support for the efficacy of diverse forms of group therapy that have been utilized with adolescents. It has been argued however, that aggregation of youths who display problem behavior into group interventions may, under some conditions, produce iatrogenic effects on all participants. This assertion known also as “deviancy training”...
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...Alcoholism Emma Lattany NU250 Mental Health Instructor: Lori Barnes RN, BSN, LNC Alcoholism, is a destructive pattern of alcohol use that includes tolerance to or withdrawal from the substance (Dryden-Edwards, 2012). It is also known as alcohol dependence or alcohol addiction. Using alcohol longer than planned or having difficulty reducing its usage is a part of alcoholism. Alcoholism is not a chosen pattern of behavior but it is considered to be a disease. Those with alcoholism show signs of physical addiction to alcohol, but still continue drinking despite problems with physical and mental health. It also causes them problems with their social and family life as well as job responsibilities. Alcoholism may also take control over and alcoholic’s life and relationships. Some of the medical complications of alcoholism are: pancreatitis, cardiomyopathy, alcohol-related cirrhosis, and gastrointestinal bleeding. The use of alcohol on a daily basis has also been associated with many different types of cancers (Thompson, 2012). Alcohol use during pregnancy could lead to fetal alcohol syndrome which is a leading cause of mental retardation. Alcoholism is also linked to dementia, depression, suicide, accidents and homicide (Thompson, 2012). Alcoholism is the third most common mental illness and in the United States, more that 14 million people are affected by it (Dryden-Edwards, 2012). Alcoholism has a pattern of afflicting about 10% of men and 4% of women and costs...
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...Running head: SMITH FAMILY CASE STUDY 1 SMITH FAMILY CASE STUDY 8 Smith Family Case Study Thomas J. McCarthy Grand Canyon University: PCN-531 March 29, 2017 Smith Family Case Study Explore Treatment Issues After the loved one has been through a substance abuse treatment program, and is being discharge, it is now important for the family to become involved. Substance abuse addiction is a “family disease”. And, one way to become involved in the ongoing recovery is for the family members to attend 12-step meetings such as Al-Anon, Nar-Anon, and Alateen. (Gifford, 2016) These will not only help the family members with how to deal with an addict,...
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...Comprehensive Analysis Case Study Cheryl M. Todd PSY7220 Capella University Abstract This comprehensive case analysis will follow Gwen Cohen-Green through the following three stages of development: early childhood, middle childhood, and early adolescence. Within each of the three stages I will identify Gwen’s social and emotional development, theories pertaining to her development, validation, and predominate factors. A complete analysis and synthesis will support the findings, and recommendations will be given to support her. Table of Contents Introduction Case Study: Early Childhood Case Study: Middle Childhood Cased Study: Early Adolescence Analysis and Synthesis Recommendations Conclusion References 1 1-5 5-10 10-15 15-16 16-17 17 18-20 Comprehensive Analysis Case Study Introduction This study will identify the child I have chosen for my case study project and follow her through each of the following stages: early childhood, middle childhood and early adolescence. Secondly, the study will include an analysis and synthesis of developmental domains and of environmental and influential factors and finally, the study will make recommendations for optimal development. Early Childhood: Case Study Gwen Cohen-Green is an only child that lives with both her mom and dad in a suburban setting. Mom and dad both work long hours with mom being the primary parent to attend conferences as well as being the disciplinarian. Gwen’s parents are...
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...A STUDY ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG YOUTHS AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIP 青年濫藥與家庭關係的研究 THE FINAL REPORT (FINAL version) February 2011 1 PREFACE The project on the study on “DRUG ABUSE AMONG YOUTHS AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIP” (“the Study”) is being undertaken by the Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention and the Department of Social Work and Social Administration at the University of Hong Kong (“the Consultant”). The research team comprises the principal investigator (PI), Professor Paul YIP, Director of the Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention and Professor of the Department of Social Work and Social Administration at the University of Hong Kong, and eight co-investigators (Co-Is), Dr. CHEUNG Siu Lan Karen (Demographer), Dr. Sandra Tsang (Social and Family Worker), Dr. Samson Tse (Focus group expert on mental health and drug abuse), Dr. Wong Oi Ling (Family therapist, Family Institute), Prof. Karen Laidler (Sociologist, expertise on assessing drug abuse problem), Dr. Paul Wong (Clinical psychologist), Ms. Frances Law (Social Worker), and Dr. Lilian Wong (Associate Consultant, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Hospital Authority). We would like to thank Mr. Gary Ip, the research assistant of the Department of Social Work and Social Administration, Ms. Garlum Lau, the senior research officer 2 of the Department of Sociology, the participants and NGOs for focus groups and case studies for their kind and valuable support on this...
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...A STUDY ON DRUG ABUSE AMONG YOUTHS AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIP <<青年濫藥與家庭關係的研究 青年濫藥與家庭關係的研究>> 青年濫藥與家庭關係的研究 THE FINAL REPORT (FINAL version) February 2011 1 PREFACE The project on the study on “DRUG ABUSE AMONG YOUTHS AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIP” (“the Study”) is being undertaken by the Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention and the Department of Social Work and Social Administration at the University of Hong Kong (“the Consultant”). The research team comprises the principal investigator (PI), Professor Paul YIP, Director of the Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention and Professor of the Department of Social Work and Social Administration at the University of Hong Kong, and eight co-investigators (Co-Is), Dr. CHEUNG Siu Lan Karen (Demographer), Dr. Sandra Tsang (Social and Family Worker), Dr. Samson Tse (Focus group expert on mental health and drug abuse), Dr. Wong Oi Ling (Family therapist, Family Institute), Prof. Karen Laidler (Sociologist, expertise on assessing drug abuse problem), Dr. Paul Wong (Clinical psychologist), Ms. Frances Law (Social Worker), and Dr. Lilian Wong (Associate Consultant, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Hospital Authority). We would like to thank Mr. Gary Ip, the research assistant of the Department of Social Work and Social Administration, Ms. Garlum Lau, the senior research officer 2 of the Department of Sociology, the participants and NGOs for focus groups and case studies for their kind and valuable...
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